Tummy Tuck

Just an update on my latest surgery. I had an incisional hernia repair and scar revision (Tummy Tuck)done on monday 03-14-2005. All went really good.Got to go home on tuesday afternoon. The incision goes from my sterum to my pubic area, then from hip to hip. I have 2 drains on each side, The drains are sewn in and have bulbs at the end that need to be emptied about every 12 hours and the liquid measured. The liquid looks like cherry koolaid.My belly button is very dark looking, Dr.Thomas said it will blister over, then peel, and then should return to normal. I am wearing 2 abdominal wraps (1 lower and 1 upper) and will have to wear them 24/7(24hours a day 7 days a week) for 6 weeks.If I sit or lay in one position for any length of time I get stiff and sore and have to work it out slowly to get it working right again.I am taking cipro to prevent infection and percocet for pain, I take 1 percocet with 2 tylenol and that seems to work for about 6 hours. I am feeling pretty good all in all.

Congrats Mark...you are looking and doing GREAT!!! Michelle

WOW! That's great! And at least you can sit at your computer!! I would love a tummy tuck. I have BCBS now and wonder if they will pay. Actually I'd love an EXTREME makeover!!! Congratulations to you!!